{"product_id":"2001-02-preston-north-end-fc-shirt","title":"Preston North End Away Bloggs 2001-02 vintage shirt - 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePreston North End 2001-02: The BAXI-sponsored Bloggs away shirt, a Championship football gem unlike any other\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End\u003c\/strong\u003e was a serious team in the First Division — the antechamber to the Premier League — with clear ambitions for promotion. This \u003cstrong\u003eBloggs away shirt sponsored by BAXI\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly what collectors are looking for: an authentic piece from this pivotal era of English football, in near-perfect condition at \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preston North End\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloggs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAXI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football, where every match counts double and clubs fight tooth and nail to secure their ticket to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Lilywhites were then coached by \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had already transformed the club into a real promotion contender in previous seasons before leaving for Everton in 2002. It was a time of building, of ambition — the kind of period that marks the history of an English provincial club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the Deepdale locker room that season, there were players who made defenses across the division sweat. \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Cresswell\u003c\/strong\u003e, a formidable striker, was one of the reliable offensive elements of the squad. The midfield was solid, collective, typically North English — no frills, just hard work. And on the bench, Moyes' philosophy: organization, pressing, intensity. This away shirt is the DNA of that team, sweat-infused into the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale, fortress of Northern football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale\u003c\/strong\u003e stadium is one of the oldest professional football grounds in the world — a fact that makes every Preston shirt even more steeped in history. Wearing this away shirt in 2001-02 meant representing a founding club of English football away from home, against opponents from all over England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2001-02 season: a narrowly missed promotion campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPreston finished this season in mid-table in an ultra-competitive \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, caught between clubs all aiming for promotion. The disappointment was real, but the club's momentum remained positive — the solid foundations laid by Moyes would continue to bear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloggs, the unsung kit manufacturer that deserves recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloggs\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those English football kit manufacturers from the 2000s that quietly dressed Championship and First Division clubs. These shirts are now among the most sought-after by \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely because they were never mass-produced — rarity guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was actually worn or sold to fans at the time — not a modern reproduction that attempts to imitate the past. The cut, the finishes, the internal labels, the flocking of the era: everything speaks to the trained eye. This isn't marketing nostalgia; it's real, concrete, football textile history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \"slightly pulls\" — meaning the fabric has slight snags, typical of a shirt that has seen life. This isn't a hidden or downplayed flaw: it's the mark of authenticity of a piece that has endured over twenty years without being locked in a display case. In terms of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's frankly at the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage football shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than modern standards. An XL from the Bloggs era often corresponds to a current L depending on body types — sometimes even an M for broader-shouldered individuals. The cuts were more fitted, the fabrics less elastic: never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if available — otherwise, contact us directly. Two minutes of checking are better than disappointment upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish First Division club shirts from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are gaining serious collector's value. Preston North End is a club with 150 years of history, a founder of English professional football — and its shirts from the pre-Championship era are still accessible before the market completely takes off. Add to that a kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eBloggs\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost invisible on resale platforms, and you have a rare combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End 2001-02 away shirt in 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with the honestly declared slight pulls — there really aren't many in this condition on the market. Most pieces from this era are either massacred by time or hidden away in private collections. This one is available, it's verified, it's real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Preston_North_End\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePreston North End - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - Shirt History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf Preston North End speaks to you — or if you're just looking for an off-the-beaten-path piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e — this shirt deserves your serious attention. Stocks are not unlimited, and this one won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preston North End","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010179879187,"sku":"320308","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-PRESTON-NORTH-END-FC-SHIRT-XL-320308_1.jpg?v=1775428760","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-preston-north-end-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}